timesofbodoland

The state Assam rich in the tradition of manufacturing gold jewellery dates back to several centuries.  The jewellery is typically hand-made, and the designs mostly depict floral and fauna treasures of the region.  Traditional designs of Assamese jewellery are simple but decorated with vibrant red gemstone, ruby or mina.  Black, red and green colors on gold jewelry are looking very gorgeous and these colors also dominate the  traditional dresses of tribes and communities of the northeastern states.  Assamese ornaments are one of the most important parts of Assamese culture. It is generally made of  pure gold. From the historical point of view, this gold was locally available flowing down with the water of  several Himalayan rivers, of which Subansiri is the most important. In fact, a particular tribe of people, the  “Sonowal Kachari” were engaged only for gold washing in these rivers.  Gold washing and manufacture of jewelry were two importa...

The major tribes in Arunachal Pradesh are - Adi, Tangsu, Mishmi. Covered with dense forests- High mountain ridges and deep valleys with torrential rivers and streams. There are 110 Tribes and 29 Major tribes. They speak Tibeto Group of Langauge.- Indo Mongoloid, Proto, Paleo 1628 km's of International boundary- Bhutan, Tibet, China, Burma.

Bodo's means  "The offspring of sun Vishnu Mother Earth". Known as Kiratas in the Epic period. Rivers named after some Boro words are Dihing, Dibru, Dihong, Dikarai.

There are beliefs associated with the creation of the social groups, five regulations of the Bodos known as the Baad system , beliefs and practices associated with various birds and animals , with agriculture and the penance method. The main social groups are ; Swargiari, Basumatari, Narzari, Musahari,Gayari, Owari, Khakhlari, Daimari, Lahari, Hajoari, Kherkatari ,Sibingari, Sabairiari, Bibairiari, Bingiari, Mahilari, Ramsiari , Sangphramari, Phadangari, Islari, Ganjlerari, Bargawari, Thalirari etc.(Brahma,1992:34-40) #Know your Boro Title meanings:- 1.Swargiari : Swarga (heaven)+ari(group) Endle describes as a heavenly folk. The priesthood dauris and ojas are selected from this class and the society entrusts the duty of worshipping the gods from among the Swargiaris. 2.Basumatari: baisamata (mother earth) + ari(group).They are known as the landlord class of people.This group is entrusted with the responsibility of solving the land problem, distribution of land, settlem...